Wednesday, May 02, 2007
We had our first married fight.
It happened during the biological and emotional hurricane women politely refer to as "that time of the month", so things didn't look good for Stephen from the outset.
It should have been a simple resolution.
"It hurt my feelings when you did that, because of the following reasons."
"I'm sorry. I didn't realize. I won't do that again."
"Thanks. I'm sorry I didn't tell you that in the first place."
"That's ok."
That's how it normally goes, when I possess the ability to coherently communicate my thoughts and feelings. But we went in circles, accomplishing nothing, for at least an hour. The whole thing was ridiculous. By the time we stopped, I couldn't really remember what we were talking about.
Stephen said he felt like he was trying to dismantle a bomb. So the new rule about arguing while I'm TMSing is:
Step 1: Cautiously offer me chocolate. (cheese also is an acceptable peace offering)
Step 2: Suggest a bath. Light candles. (optional)
Step 3: Get the hell out of the house for at least an hour.
Step 4: Return to a relaxed and less volatile Rachel who probably will have appreciated your thoughtfulness, realized her own error, and likely will apologize immediately.
Step 5: Make up.
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3 comments:
Poor Stephen. Wes can empathize. He doesn't have any sisters and so he's had a crash course in this "time of the month" business. He usually goes out and buys me some form of chocolate, leaves me alone to eat it and cry and then comes back to check on me after an hour of so. You gotta feel sorry for the men, they never know what's gonna get to us. :P
At least you two recognize that it's seriously not the time to argue - or make life-altering changes of decisions - then you're golden.
I TOTALLY understand the fighting thing. My husband (we are newly weds) told me that I had to mark on the calendar when "Aunt Flo" was visiting so he would be prepared. Now that I am pregnant, the "Hormone Storms" as we call them are very unpredictable. It's good that you are learning to communicate with eachother... it is SO important.
ps Lover your blog.
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